It can be an exciting and scary time becoming a parent. Things are going to be different for you both once the baby arrives but there are lots of resources available to help and support you.
Visiting information for Swan Ward (postnatal ward) for parents and partners can be found under ‘Contact information, how to find us and visiting’.
SWFT Maternity Services Public Health Padlet - The Padlet contains lots of public health advice and resources including information about the financial support available to families, support with food and baby equipment, local children and family centres, parenting support, healthy lifestyles, support for young families, vaccinations, support to quit smoking, and much more!
Tommy's Getting Involved in the Pregnancy - Gives practical advice about how you can support your partner during pregnancy and bond with your baby before they’re born.
NHS Start for Life - Advice for Partners During Pregnancy - Gives practical advice about how you can support your partner during pregnancy.
NHS Start for Life - Help and Support for New Parents - Practical help and support for new parents including information on benefits, childcare, mental health and more.
DadPad - A guide for new dad’s developed by the NHS.
Dad Matters - Dad Matters has a local group in South Warwickshire and hold events where you can meet with other new dads. The organisation exists to support dads to have the best possible relationship with their families. They work closely with other professionals in the area and nationally to better support dads in the first 1,001 days of their parenting journey.
Queer Parenting Partnership - A local organisation offering classes and additional services targeted at not only LGBTQ+ families but also families perceived to be minorities. That being said, everyone is welcome.